PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiej Kharinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Pulemetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharinov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, wild boy. Pulemetov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Fist. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kharinov
vs
Pulemetov

180 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
18
273 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition
Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergiej Kharinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Pulemetov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pulemetov scores with a spinning back kick!
Pulemetov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Pulemetov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Pulemetov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kharinov shoots in and bounces Pulemetov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharinov wants to control from the top but Pulemetov keeps moving.
Kharinov preventing the sweep.
Kharinov wants to stand and escape but instead Pulemetov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kharinov keeping moving, preventing Pulemetov from controlling successfully.

Kharinov working for a triangle but Pulemetov defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kharinov is looking for a triangle but Pulemetov pushes his legs off easily.

Kharinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulemetov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kharinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kharinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pulemetov trying to control but Kharinov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Kharinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulemetov is aware though and is defending well.
Pulemetov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kharinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pulemetov tries to stand but Kharinov is controlling from the bottom.

Kharinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pulemetov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kharinov wants to sweep here but Pulemetov controlling him for the moment.
Kharinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulemetov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kharinov is looking for a triangle but Pulemetov pushes his legs off easily.
Pulemetov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kharinov's guard.
Pulemetov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Kharinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pulemetov trying to control but Kharinov is working from the bottom.

Pulemetov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kharinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pulemetov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergiej Kharinov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kharinov misses with a takedown
and Pulemetov counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulemetov throws a head kick that misses.
Pulemetov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pulemetov scores with a push kick.
Pulemetov leaves Kharinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Pulemetov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulemetov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pulemetov lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pulemetov looks to land a combination. Kharinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Kharinov is rocked!
Kharinov closes the distance and clinches up with Pulemetov, looking for a takedown. Kharinov pushes Pulemetov against the cage but Pulemetov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Kharinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiej Kharinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pulemetov closes the distance and clinches.
Pulemetov lands an elbow that stopped Kharinov in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Sergiej Kharinov has been cut.

Pulemetov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Pulemetov throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kharinov is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maksim Pulemetov!